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Good Morning.
I wanted you to know that Gary is still with us. He has not woken up but is still breathing.
He is finally peaceful after a long ordeal early yesterday evening.
He sounds as if he is under water. His breathing has slowed but his pulse if good and he looks so peaceful and comfy.
He is warm and toasty and in the best of circumstances I would have punched him by now for the INSANELY LOUD AND REALLY LOUD SNORING he is doing. However, I have compassion despite what you might think and I will let him get away with it this last time.
I just want you all to be praying for peace for Gary. Pray for him as he gets ready to enter The Kingdom and be in the presence of Our Creator. He has fought the good fight and we are so proud of his valiant effort and tremendous bravery.
Just pray that love and light and peace fills our home today.
Pray for the boys. They have spent a lot of time at his bedside and they are simply inspiring.
I will keep you posted.
Love,
L
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Lisa, praying everyday as I have been for Gary, you and the boys. I pray for comfort and peace for all of you.
Lisa, my name is Heidi Barrette and I'm very new to Mountainview. I'm 40, (sadly) I'm brand-newly-divorced and have 3 beautiful children as well.... My first Sunday visit was when Pastor Todd showed a video of his interview with Gary, and I've been praying for you & your family ever since. I lost my mom to brain cancer on December 29, 3 years ago and it feels like just yesterday. The holidays are such a reminder... I had my mom and dad (age 56) move in to our home so I could be her caregiver from the day she was diagnosed until the day I held her as she ascended into the Lord's hands. I sat DIRECTLY behind you and Gary last Sunday and watched your boys love on him, and continue to follow the blog, all words and experiences that are so familiar...I felt a tugging to introduce myself after church...I just wanted to tell Gary not to be afraid while he could still understand words of encouragement. I wanted to tell him that he would be seeing Jesus in just a few short days, and that if he met Carol Brossa, to let her know how much I love and miss her. My mom was an incredible woman of God, but in the end, she still had tiny moments of fear. I guess I just want to encourage you during this time to be joyful that the Lord has found such favor in Gary that He just couldn't wait to have him in His presence. And Lisa, He (the Lord and Creator of this UNIVERSE) has found such favor in YOU that he has entrusted Gary in your care...what an honor! May these last moments be peaceful, joyful and exciting as you experience this miraculous transformation! May God bless your household fully and wholly! With love in our Lord Jesus, Heidi
Sallee Family,
I have come to know Gary as a family man, friend and fighter. I know Gary has fought great hurdles in his life to become this prodigious man.
I have shared his journey with countless friends of mine, many whom Gary has never met. His dedication and strength to his faith has been a blessing to them all as well as myself.
I am so proud to count Gary as one of the few true friends that I have had in my life. The type of person that guides me when I needed guidance, listens when I need to be heard, and understands when I need to be understood.
The outlook and attitude Gary has maintained prior to and through this great battle he is going through has been had an inpact on my life I will never forget. Gary has shown me what true faith is all about.
Gary will always be present in my life. He has shown me how to find strength when faced with obsitcals. This I will continue to strive to attain. He has shown me that I can be proud of my devotion, strong on my convictions, and true to my principles.
I know Gary has set a solid foundation for the joyfully blessed journey of his family.
Peace and love to all.
Lisa,
I read your blog today and then Heidi's wonderful comment. I know she witnessed first hand your family in church and she said so many things I was feeling and wish I knew how to express. God truly did find the most wonderful person to entrust Gary's life and care to. I know also that you have prepared your boys for this time as well. And you are truly blessed to have my cousin Lee, your mother, by your side through this time. I pray every day during this entire transition time for your family. Gary truly did fight the good fight and provide such a beautiful example of strength and inspiration to his family, friends and all who came into his life.
Love,
Hi Lisa,
Praying for you and your family every day! You are an incredible woman and your family has truly awed and inspired me. If there is anything I can do, anytime, please let me know. sweet41@cox.net
Love,
Melissa Sweet
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